Horse Health Matters®

Behavior

The Equine Psyche

EquiMed Staff

The Equine Psyche

by EquiMed Staff

April 26, 2018 15:57

The fears and needs of your horse are stuck there in the back of its psyche based on millions of years of experience. Learn how 4 essential needs form and …

Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 14:32

Heat stroke and sunburn occur when horses are exposed to too much sun or hot, humid weather. Read about how to prevent and care for your horse in emergencies …

General Care

Bathing Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Bathing Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 13:47

Learn what you need to have handy when bathing your horse and the 9 steps to get your horse thoroughly clean and dry …

General Care

Body Clipping Your Horse

EquiMed Staff

Body Clipping Your Horse

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 18:28

Read about the tools needed for body clipping your horse and how to groom your horse effectively depending on its coat, the season, and your horse's living …

Tip of the Day

Check the girth area of your horse every time you groom prior to riding your horse. Girth galls occur just behind the elbows of the horse, and are caused by pressure or movement of the girth while riding.

Horse Hoof Abscesses: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

by Miriam Rieck

April 30, 2017 18:10

You go to feed your horse and he is standing in the far corner of the paddock. You notice a very pronounced limp as he walks to his feeder. Did he break a bone …

Nutrition

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

Flossie Sellers

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

by Flossie Sellers

May 3, 2017 11:01

Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse …

Imprinting and Training Young Foals – Do it Right

by Heather Smith Thomas

October 15, 2018 14:19

The first contacts a newborn foal has with humans is critical in setting the stage for future training …

Nutrition

Triticale Hay for Your Horse

Flossie Sellers

Triticale Hay for Your Horse

by Flossie Sellers

October 29, 2018 16:46

Is triticale a good hay for horses …

Essentials

Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs

by EquiMed Staff

May 3, 2017 11:17

Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

November 8, 2018 11:24

Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

April 21, 2017 10:34

An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:26

Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …

Word of the Day

Croup

The highest part of the rump.

Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 13:06

Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …

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    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

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You can't teach experience.

Ray Hunt

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